AMH test: what your egg reserve number means
AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve. It does not count every remaining egg, measure egg quality, or reliably predict your personal chance of conceiving naturally.
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Use these guides to prepare for a consultation about fertility, pregnancy, gynaecology or surgery. They do not provide an online diagnosis.
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Practical guides for common questions.
Each guide is written for patients, medically reviewed by Dr. Ishita and linked to the clinical guidance used as a reference.
Fertility and preconception
Trying for a baby: when should you seek help?
Understand timing, reasons for earlier review and the common first steps for both partners.
Read the guidePeriods, PCOS and pelvic health
PCOS: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect periods, skin, ovulation and longer-term health. Diagnosis needs a clinical assessment, not just an ultrasound report, and treatment is chosen around your symptoms and pregnancy plans.
Read the guideFibroids: when to treat, when to watch
Many fibroids need no immediate treatment, particularly when they cause no symptoms. Decisions depend on bleeding, pain or pressure, the fibroid’s position, your health and pregnancy plans—not its size alone.
Read the guideOvarian cysts: which need surgery
Many ovarian cysts, especially simple cysts before menopause, can be observed and may disappear without treatment. Surgery is considered when symptoms, persistence, growth or the scan appearance make it appropriate; there is no single size rule for every cyst.
Read the guideEndometriosis: pain, fertility, treatment options
Endometriosis can cause painful periods, pelvic pain and sometimes difficulty becoming pregnant. Assessment can begin with symptoms and imaging, and treatment does not always require surgery; the plan should reflect your pain, daily life and fertility priorities.
Read the guideWhen irregular or heavy periods need assessment
Learn which changes should be evaluated and what information helps at a consultation.
Read the guidePregnancy
Preparing for your first pregnancy visit
What to bring, what the first assessment may cover and which symptoms need urgent care.
Read the guidePreventive health and menopause
The condom broke—what should I do now?
What to do after a condom breaks, when to seek advice, and what to expect after emergency contraception.
Read the guidePap smear & HPV vaccine: ages and schedule in India
Cervical screening and HPV vaccination do different jobs: screening looks for risk or cell changes, while vaccination helps prevent future infection with covered HPV types. Your age, previous results, immune health and vaccine history determine the appropriate plan; vaccination does not remove the need for screening.
Read the guideBleeding after menopause: even a little spotting needs checking
Why even light spotting after menopause needs prompt assessment, what tests may involve and when to seek emergency care.
Read the guideScreening, HPV vaccination & menopause
Use preventive visits to discuss age-appropriate screening, contraception and changing health needs.
Read the guideSurgery
Laparoscopy versus open surgery
A patient-friendly comparison of access, possible benefits, limitations and how the approach is chosen.
Read the guideWhen hysteroscopy is recommended
Understand common indications, preparation, recovery and questions to ask before consent.
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General information cannot account for your full history.
If a symptom, scan or decision is concerning you, arrange an individual consultation. Urgent symptoms need immediate medical assessment.